« Le pouvoir vacille, mais il ne s’est pas effondré » : le Mali face à sa crise sécuritaire
May 28, 2026 – Jeune Afrique
The April 25 attacks exposed the fragility of Mali’s authorities, with Kidal captured and Defense Minister Sadio Camara killed. Assimi Goïta has now concentrated powers to survive the crisis, though the government is shaking but has not collapsed.
Mali: ces images ne montrent pas les dernières frappes de l’Africa Corps à Koulikoro
May 27, 2026 – RFI
Following coordinated armed group attacks in northern Mali and near Bamako, Malian army and Russian forces continue operations. However, viral TikTok videos claiming to show recent airstrikes in Koulikoro are actually taken out of context.
Frappe des FAMa à Kwala et Macina : deux refuges terroristes détruits, plusieurs combattants neutralisés
May 26, 2026 – Maliweb
The Malian Armed Forces announced successful targeted strikes in the Koulikoro and Ségou regions, destroying two enemy bases and neutralizing several fighters. The operations targeted terrorist refuges identified through surveillance.
Mali Army Conducts Drone Strikes on Rebel-Held Northern Town
May 23, 2026 – The Defense Post
Mali’s army carried out drone strikes on Kidal, targeting the governor’s office and youth centre. The northern town has been under the control of Tuareg separatists and their jihadist allies since the April 25 offensive.
Russia-Mali: Africa Corps accused of dropping cluster bombs on civilians
May 22, 2026 – The Africa Report
Cluster munitions have left at least one person dead and three injured in the Kidal region. This marks the first time since the conflict began in 2012 that the Malian army and its auxiliaries have deployed these banned weapons.
